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You can continue south along Route 113 in the Delmarva peninsula until you cross the border into Virginia and visit Chincoteague National wildlife Refuge where your children can see the famous wild ponys. Assateague Island National Seashore is nearby for sea birds.

Near Oxford in Chester County is small Marsh Creek State Park with hiking trails and horseback riding such and just north in adjoining Berks County next to Crow's nest park is large French Creek State Park with a variety activities including boating and camping. Both parks have environmental centers and they are an easy drive from Oxford.